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Asia insurance covers just a tenth of catastrophe losses
Asia insurance covers just a tenth of catastrophe losses
Global modelled insured average annual property loss rose to $152b.
Asian reinsurers grow abroad as overseas premiums near half share
US premiums now account for 18% of major Asian reinsurers’ portfolios.
Digital pathology market to be valued at $1.91b by 2032
Thanks to the increasing need for healthcare access in rural areas.
Citi sees APAC convertible/ exchangeable bond issuance hitting record high
Further brisk issuance in H2 2025 will push volumes to highest on record, the bank said.
Global digital shipyard market to reach $7.7b by 2032
Thanks to the push for more efficient and sustainable shipbuilding.
Alternative cancer treatment market to hit $2.16b by 2030
Rising cancer incidence and survivorship rates drive complementary therapies.
India installs 11.3 GW of solar capacity in Q2
Capacity additions surged in the second quarter of the year.
Hong Kong banks urged to simplify hiring to attract top talent
Hiring rose 2.5% among 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance’s annual survey.
India’s non-life insurance premiums rise 2.4% in July 2024
The Bima Trinity initiative is expected to drive further sector growth.
8MM Alzheimer’s disease market to hit $17b by 2033
Disease-modifying therapies are expected to account for 69.2% of the market.
Peaking power plant market to reach $35.8b by 2033
Thanks to the integration of clean power sources, amongst others.
Thai life insurance industry grows 4.87% to $10b in H1 2025
New business premiums rose 7.38%.
Self-monitoring blood glucose device market to triple by 2034
By end-users, the home care segment is expected to witness the fastest growth.
GlobalData says 41.9% see green insurance as essential
Meanwhile, 30.5% said such products are not essential.
Global waste-to-energy to reach $95.19m by 2035
APAC is the fastest-growing market.
Global contraceptive drugs and devices market to reach $75b by 2035
Thanks to a rising awareness about family access.
Global logistics market to reach $20.1t by 2033
A growing e-commerce market is fuelling the faster expansion of global logistics.
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